Category Archives: rewriting

Somehow, I have managed to carve out six entire days of writing in the last week. I’m not exactly sure how this is possible. I’ve spent the last two and a half months running around southeastern Michigan like a headless … Continue reading

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A few months ago, I submitted the new and improved (although not quite perfect) Finding Cadence into the Novel Rocket Contest. Win or lose, an edit was part of the contest. I didn’t figure to win. Let’s face it: I … Continue reading

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I might be a writer, but I spent a good portion of last week at the Ann Arbor Art Fair, in the Michigan Silversmith Guild booth. Why? Well, in addition to creating worlds in my head, I also enjoy making … Continue reading

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I’m proud to host this tour today! I’m reading Song in the Wrong Key by Simon Lipson, a wry look at one Englishman’s life. Michael Kenton is a middle-aged man living in middle-class comfort with wife Lisa and daughters Millie … Continue reading

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It is honestly too hot and uncomfortable to do any “serious” writing, so I’m filling the void with fun. Writers, especially lazy ones like me, need all the help they can get. Believe me, I’m a huge fan of tools … Continue reading

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After four years of picking and playing, I finally finished off Acorns and Oaks, my YA romantic adventure. (Kinda. Sorta. There’s a young adult, there’s an adventure. There’s even a cute Michigan boy, so I’m calling it a YA romantic … Continue reading

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Yesterday afternoon, I penned yet another “The End” to pages and pages of manuscript. In celebration, I looked up a great tune…and made myself a margarita. Here’s the video, sorry, but I did not take a photo of the margarita. … Continue reading

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